Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Connector - Senior Housing
Permanent full-time

For more than 60 years Hastings District Council has been providing affordable and safe housing for seniors who would otherwise struggle to provide accommodation for themselves. HDC owns and operates nine senior housing complexes comprising 220 individual units located in Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North. The senior housing portfolio consists of exclusively one-bedroom units, 175 of which are single units and 45 of which are double units. To ensure that Council’s Senior Housing Portfolio and its tenants are well supported, we are looking for a skilled and passionate Connector - Senior Housing.

The position will help to ensure the villages are safe, well presented, and maintained, and that processes are followed as per Council’s Senior Housing Operational Management Policy. This includes relevant legislation in relation to the Senior Housing Portfolio as below:

• Residential Tenancies Act 1986
• Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020
• Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019, including 2022 amendments
• Privacy Act 2020

Ōu wheako –about you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a qualification, or equivalent level of demonstrated skills and experience, in social policy, health/allied health, community development, property management or related field.
• Have a high level of knowledge of rental housing and property-related matters including Residential Tenancy Law would be advantageous.
• Be able to focus on developing positive working relationships with tenants, staff and all external agencies.
• Have analytical and organisational skills, presentation skills and Strong commitment to delivering a high level of service.
• Hold a full driver licence.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?